What’s On
- Sunday16March
Next market Sunday 16 MarchShop lovingly handmade art and design on the sprawling lawns of Rippon Lea Estate..
SelectWeekends
Select WeekendsIndulge in one of Melbourne's best High Tea's at the stunning Rippon Lea Estate...
Sunday23March
Sunday 23 March 2025 | 10am-4pmThe 2025 Rippon Lea Concours D’Elegance is a world-class prestigious and iconic motoring event full of headline attrac..
From5April
Autumn School HolidaysJoin the Australian Shakespeare Company for an Enchanting Outdoor Adventure!..
Sunday20April
Sunday 20 April 2025, 10am-5pmHop along to Rippon Lea Estate this Easter...
Saturday5April
Keep the whole family entertained with a variety of activities, performances, and entertainment for all ages. From natur..
Wednesday30April
Competition Open 1 March until 30 April 2025Capture the Beauty of Birds at Rippon Lea Estate..
Friday9May
Friday 9 May 2025The trees at Rippon Lea are an important part of the Estate’s history, with some dating back to the 1880s. This walkin..
Sunday 18May
Sunday 18 May, 10am - 3pmA celebration of our natural environment, gardening and sustainability...
ThursdaytoSaturday
Available Thursday to SaturdaysEnjoy a 2-course lunch including a glass of wine or a beer at Rippon Lea Food & Wine, before visiting the stunning Rippo..
SelectDays
Tours run on select days (separate ticket required)Join us for an insightful 45-minute social history tour of the garden, led by a National Trust guide...
11am&2pm (Daily)
Tours run daily (separate ticket required)Step back in time during a guided tour of this magnificent mansion, led by one of the National Trusts knowledgeable guid..
Hire
Tennis Court Hire available.Enjoy a relaxed game of tennis with friends on Rippon Lea Estate’s beautifully restored heritage tennis court...
Daily
NEW Family Discovery TrailJoin Rippon Lea’s beloved bears, Elm and Willow, for an enchanting adventure through the historic grounds..
Wednesday &Thursday
A beautiful Victorian mansion set in 14 acres of garden.
Family home to some of Victoria’s most influential people.
Plan Your Visit
Open Daily
May to August
10am – 4pm (Last entry 3.30pm)
September to April
10am – 5pm (Last entry 4.30pm)
Closed Good Friday and
Christmas Day
General Admission (Garden Entry)
$15 Adult
$12 Concession
$9 Children (3-15 years)
$40 Family (2 adults + 2 children)
FREE admission for National Trust members.
Separate tickets available for Garden Tours & Mansion Tours.
*Booking fees apply.
Admission tickets are available for purchase from the ticket box.
A truly unique and romantic setting for your event.
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Rippon Lea House and Gardens
192 Hotham Street
Elsternwick Victoria 3185
03 9523 6095
ripponlea@nattrust.com.au
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